Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque’s asylum request is denied, Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla says. Remulla makes the statement during a press briefing in Camp Crame, indicating the asylum bid has already been resolved.
Roque is reportedly in Austria seeking asylum, saying he faces political persecution. The denial comes as he is wanted in connection with human trafficking charges tied to an alleged Philippine offshore gaming operation in Pampanga. Across the outlets, Remulla’s position is that he will act if there is an Interpol “red notice,” which he says would allow authorities to pursue Roque.
While all sources report the denial and Roque’s claimed reasons for seeking asylum, they focus differently on the surrounding process and next steps. One report emphasizes that the asylum request is denied after a set period, while another highlights Roque’s offshore-gaming-related allegations and Remulla’s readiness to coordinate with Interpol.
